Everything Our Beauty Director Is Buying, Booking & Using
THE SKIN SAVIOUR
Byoma Longevit-8 Peptide Serum
Byoma has done it again. This is one of the few skincare products I’ve actually finished recently: it’s a brilliant hydrator that gives skin such a juicy bounce. I don’t usually love formulas that leave my skin feeling a little wet but this one isn’t tacky; it feels like it’s getting to work. My complexion looks brighter, feels less dry and anything I apply on top sits so much better.
Available at BOOTS.COM
THE REFILL ESSENTIAL
Estrid Antiperspirant
It’s hard to get excited about deodorant but Estrid has made the everyday feel a little less mundane with its refillable antiperspirants. There are four case colours and five scents; my go-to is ‘Ruby Haze’, a woody, cherry-based fragrance I can’t get enough of. The cases look far better than a standard deodorant bottle too and they’re refillable.
Available at ESTRID.COM
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THE FRAGRANCE
Artifact
If, like me, you love niche scents, you’ll want to know about British brand Artifact. It has two genderless fragrances, NEO and HOT, both of which are designed to respond to your skin chemistry. NEO feels fresh and musky on me, while HOT is warmer and spicier. Both are easy to wear, last well and have that personal, skin-scent quality I love.
Available at YOUR-ARTIFACT.COM
THE NEW MASCARA
Outside-In Precision Lift Mascara
One of my favourite mascara launches to date, this has an ultra-fine wand that catches even the tiniest lashes for a truly fanned-out effect. It gives you that natural, fluttery finish but you can layer it up for more volume. The tubing formula stays put without smudging but it comes off easily at the end of the day. I also like using the wand gently along my lower lash line for extra definition and to tightline.
Available at THEOUTSIDEIN.COM
THE £10 HERO
Boots Edit The Highlight Balm
I spotted this while shopping in Boots and was curious to see how it compared with similar products. It surpassed my expectations. Silky, creamy and easy to blend, it gives skin – and eyelids – a healthy, glossy sheen with a hint of shimmer, but without feeling too theatrical. I also love that it sits neatly over the rest of my make-up without pilling. Not bad for £10.
Available at BOOTS.COM
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THE NEW BRAND
BYORBE
Barrier-supporting skincare is everywhere but lips are often overlooked. BYORBE is a two-step system that pairs a Daily SPF 50 Lip Barrier Balm with a richer Overnight Lip Barrier Balm. Designed with treatment-led routines in mind, both formulas use ceramides to support the skin barrier and keep lips hydrated. I’m not using any prescription treatments but I’ve been enjoying them for the extra moisture as winter sets in.
Available at BYORBE.COM
THE HAIR-BOOSTER
Olaplex °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist
I’ve always been a little envious of brunettes and their natural shine; I have found it tricky to give my blonde hair the same glossy look. I’ve been loving this fine mist from Olaplex, which combines a hydrating serum with a lightweight oil. Shake it well, spray it onto damp or dry hair, then style as usual. It leaves my hair looking smoother and glossier without weighing it down, and makes it more manageable too.
Available at UK.OLAPLEX.COM
THE BROW EXPERTS TO BOOK
Anu Khapung & Savita Hirani
If you want to overhaul your brows, Anu and Savita are the two experts I can’t recommend highly enough. Anu is my go-to for threading and tinting; she’s great company and brilliant at tailoring your brows to suit your features. She introduced me to Savita, who’s done a little nanoblading in my sparsiest areas. Savita has a light touch, and her prices are reasonable compared to others I looked into in London. She also offers a top-up to check how the pigment has taken and lightly refresh it. The results looked quite dramatic at first but have since faded into a really natural shape. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done – I barely think about my brows now beyond running through them with fixing gel.
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THE MULTIPURPOSE MAKE-UP LAUNCH
The KB Pen by Karen Betts
The KB Pen is one of the chicest make-up launches I’ve seen this year. Its stainless-steel case takes interchangeable cartridges for eyes, lips and brows, making it a clever multi-tasker. There are 19 shades to choose from and the formulas draw on Karen Betts’ 30 years of colour expertise. Expect rich pigment and an easy glide that makes blending and buffing a doddle.
Available at KARENBETTS.COM
THE SHOWER STAPLE
Jolie Skin Co Filtered Showerhead
You know that feeling when you go on holiday and suddenly your hair – courtesy of the change in water – seems lighter, fresher and less tangled? That’s what I was hoping for from the Jolie Skin Co showerhead and I’m pleased to say I noticed a difference within days. It’s an investment at £130 but if you’re serious about haircare and scalp care, it may be worth considering. Jolie says its filter reduces chlorine, metals, bacteria and scale, while maintaining your shower’s usual pressure. My hair is bouncier and looks fuller – the filter should also benefit your skin, which I will duly report back on.
Available at HEALF.COM
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